Sunriver Pétanque Club

The members of the Sunriver Pétanque Club invite you to learn and play the French game of pétanque and enjoy the camaradie of fellow players. We are a group of about 30 men and women who enjoy learning and playing a unique sport. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. No experience, equipment or money is necessary to begin.

Purpose

We welcome everyone to play the game of pétanque. We create opportunities that bring people together to learn the game, build skills, and engage in casual and competitive play.
We cultivate camaraderie, inclusion and good sportsmanship. We have fun on and off the court.
Be social, play a game, have fun.

Mary McCallum Park in Sunriver, Oregon has six pétanque courts including the "sauvage" court.

the "sauvage" court

A sport where the dress code is "I might go for a hike or a wine tasting after."

About the game

Pétanque is a popular French boules game where players throw hollow metal balls (boules) from a standing position inside a circle, aiming to land them as close as possible to a small wooden target ball (cochonnet or "jack"). You can knock your opponent’s boules out of the way or position yours closer to the target. The player or team with the closest boules scores points, and the game continues until one side reaches the winning score of 13 points. It’s a blend of strategy, precision, and fun that anyone can enjoy!

How to play Pétanque

Where We Play

Indoor play at the SHARC Dillon Room is usually from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursdays during the Central Oregon Winter.

Outdoor play at Mary McCallum Park is from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm during the cooler summer season and from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon when the weather is hotter. Check the club calendar for current information ( https://www.sunriverpetanque.club/events )

Membership: Sunriver Pétanque Club

Why Join the SRPC?

Membership is about more than just playing; it’s about staying connected. As a member, you receive:

Regular Updates: Stay in the loop on "when and where" we are playing.
Event Invites: Get priority access to tournaments and our legendary social gatherings.
Growth: Support the maintenance and community of our local Sunriver courts.

To begin or renew membership and continue receiving club communications and enjoy pétanque year round, please fill out the form available below and press Submit.

Club dues are $10 per member. Membership is for the calendar year. Please make payment by check or cash or Zelle. Use Zelle to 541-977-1740. Write a check to "Sunriver Pétanque Club." Give your check or cash to Bob Gamble at the next meeting. You can also send your payment to:

Bob Gamble, 18160 Cottonwood Rd PMB 443, Sunriver, OR 97707

Club Membership Form

Membership: Federation of Petanque USA

Elevate Your Game with FPUSA

You also have the option to join the Federation of Pétanque USA (FPUSA). Your FPUSA dues support the sport on a national level, provide essential insurance for sanctioned play, and allow you to compete in regional or national tournaments.

If you would like to add membership with the FPUSA,

the national federation of pétanque clubs, please navigate to:

https://fpusa.justgo.com.

On the lower right of the webpage click on Sign Up.

FPUSA membership costs $25 per year.

Near the bottom of the Sign Up page is a link to choose a club.

This is where you can list “Sunriver Pétanque Club” as your

primary club. Proceed as indicated on the website.